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The grant will help communities, researchers, and the government work together on state conservation efforts.
Browse the latest news from the Academy’s Press Office.
The grant will help communities, researchers, and the government work together on state conservation efforts.
Data from community scientists informs species conservation, enhances understanding of global biodiversity.
The curator of birds and mammals is recognized for his collaborative research on biodiversity and conservation.
The whale’s death is the first in the San Francisco Bay Area since the end of the Unusual Mortality Event.
Global nature observation network iNaturalist surpasses 50 million wild plant and animal observations.
Sarah Jacobs, western flora specialist, joins the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
The Academy welcomes Derek Mitchell to its Board of Trustees.
The California Academy of Sciences appoints Mary Nemerov as new Chief Philanthropy Officer.
The Academy condemns the killing of George Floyd—and acknowledges that anti-racism must begin in our own house.
An update shared with Academy staff on May 26, 2020.
Stunning images of Earth and its lifeforms represent the best nature and wildlife photographers in the world.
41,000+ citizen scientists—some while sheltering in place—provided important urban biodiversity observations.
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